5 years ago — Week of March 10, 2005

A two-year effort to transport wild turkeys to the lower Eagle Valley celebrated the release of more than four dozen birds south of town. Wildlife experts estimated that within three years, the birds could more than double in population and establish a stable flock in a place where wild turkeys had never lived before.

The Greater Eagle Fire Protection District received a $41,000 matching grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The money was earmarked for the purchase of new radios.

Members of the Eagle Town Board turned attention to the market and fiscal analysis for the Red Mountain Ranch project.

In the police reports, a Gypsum man was the subject of an FBI investigation after allegedly making death threats over the telephone to an American Express card employee. The man was angry because he was not immediately approved for a credit card.

10 years ago — Week of March 12, 2000

District Attorney Mike Goodbee announced he would seek re-election.

The Kummer Development Company was seeking approval for a 200-unit subdivision in Eagle in an area called The Bluffs.

Candidates for the upcoming Eagle Town Board election included Donna Meyer, John Goolsby, Bruce Hasbrouck, Tom Ehrenberg, Paul Gregg and Roxie Deane.

Vandals caused serious damage to the playground equipment at the Gypsum Town Park.

The Eagle Valley High School Devils basketball team closed out the season. Ty Sterkel led the team with an average of 23 points and nine boards per game. Matt Wood averaged 18 points and seven boards.

EVHS wrestlers Mike Long and Travis Ward were seeking All-American status.

20 years ago — Week of March 15, 1990

Bob Young, vice president and general manager of the Adam's Rib project, announced his resignation. Young had worked for Adam's Rib for 10 years. He planed to open his own consulting business and the Young family planned to move to Boulder.

Larry McKinzie opened the McKinzie Group Architects office in Eagle.

Eagle County School District approved the addition of boys soccer as a new sports offering at Eagle Valley High School.

Actor Clint Eastwood was one of the competitors at the American Ski Classic in Vail.

Sheika Gramshammer of Vail defended her crown at the Chocolate Lover's Charity Classic Celebrity Pie Eating Contest.

30 years ago — Week of March 13, 1980

Eagle County Sheriff Jack Haynes spent a full day on the witness stand, but failed to get a temporary injunction regarding three complaints he filed against the county commissioners. Haynes's lawsuit sought to force the county to pay sheriff's deputies overtime, authorize some of his expenditures and execute lease agreement for nine new patrol cars.

Ed Keller, a member of the steering committee for the proposed Eagle Recreation Center, said the facility was close to becoming a reality. The center was planned adjacent to Eagle Valley Middle School.

Vail Run development threatened to file an appeal with the Colorado Supreme Court to protest a ruling concerning property tax assessment of time share condominiums.

High timber harvesting costs, high home interest rates and low quality timber were cited by Kaibab Industries as the reasons behind a company decision to lay off 18 workers from its Eagle mill. About 65 workers were still employed full time at the site.

40 years ago — Week of March 12, 1970

A New Mexico man was under arrest in connection with a robbery at Olsen Motors in Eagle. The robber made off with a tape player, one tape and $32 in cash.

Matt Harris, formerly of St. Louis, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to operate Eagle County's first radio station. Harris said the station would operate in Vail and would feature music programming with an emphasis on local news and weather.

The Eagle Dandylions Club planned a hobby show at the community house. Area residents with a hobby or collection were urged to participate.

The feature presentation at the Eagle Theater was “The Love God?” starring Don Knotts.

50 years ago — Week of March 10, 1960

There were two mayor candidates and ten town board candidates for the upcoming Eagle election. Candidates for mayor were John Hirz and George Carlow. Candidates for the six town board seats were Cecil Cole, Alex Macdonell, Harry Long, Meleta Wilson, Robert McIlveen, John Beasley, Bob Shelton, Mike Randall, Dennie Eaton and Wayne Randall.

David Blakesley, a native of Eagle, was stabbed to death by one of his three roommates. Blakesley was living in Thermopolis, Wyo.

Twenty-two Eagle area ranchers were dinner guests of the Eagle Lions Club.

Dick Morgan of Eagle was elected chairman of the Eagle County Democrats.

60 years ago — Week of March 9, 1950

Elmer Engstrom, former resident of Gypsum, died when he fell from the Shoshone Dam in Glenwood Canyon. He reportedly lost his footing and fell 14 feet from the top of the dam to a concrete apron below.

The Eagle County March of Dimes campaign netted $901.87.

The Eagle Pharmacy advertised “Walt Disney's famous stories in song.” Plastic records “perfect for your kiddies' Easter baskets” were 25 cents each.

The Diamond J Cafe and Lounge offered a lent special smorgasbord featuring choice of trout or lobster tail. The price was $1.50 per person.

70 years ago — Week of March 8, 1940

Thirty property owners gave support to the Eagle Town Board's plan to enact a fire code ordinance. “Nearly every owner of business property in town was represented at the meeting and very little objection was voiced by those present,” the Enterprise reported.

The Holy Cross Mining District saw an increase in activity. Thomas E. Knight “and son” uncovered a vein of gold ore three to six feet wide.

In the Star Dust column, the newspaper reported that the new movie “Pinocchio” was a hit. “It's hard to see how Walt Disney and his talented crew can ever do anything better.”

The Eagle Garden Club announced rules for its annual birdhouse building contest. Cash prizes of $2.50 for first place, $1.50 for second place and $1 for third place were offered.